Indianapolis is a city of suburbs and when it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, there's really no limit to the events in all the neighborhoods and communities surrounding the city. There's also plenty of festivals, activities and family outings to keep you busy during the day. Whether you prefer small, family gatherings or love the hustle and bustle of the large-scale downtown Regions Bank Freedom Blast, you're sure to find a great way to celebrate.

Indianapolis Area Communities Celebrate the 4th of July
Many of these June 24th through July 4th events are sponsored/supported by cities or towns or local Chambers of Commerce. All of these events and festivals offer free admission, although there may be a parking charge or fees for some activities or food at the event. They appear in alphabetical order by city. If you are interested in July 4th activities that have an admission charge, check out the listing for 4th of July activities that charge admission.
4th of July 2012 - Free Admission

Anderson

Edgewood 4th of July Celebration
Where: Edgewood Golf Club
When: July 1; 5 p.m.

Avon

Hendricks County Ribfest
Where: Kingsway Christian Church
When: June 30; 5 p.m.

Beech Grove

Beech Grove Fireworks
Where: Sarah T. Bolton Park
When: July 3; dusk

Carmel

Carmelfest
Where: Carmel Civic Square & Monon Trail
When: July 3 - 4, fireworks July 4th at 9:45 p.m.

Cicero

Lights Over Morse Lake
Where: Near Red Bridge, Morse Lake
When: June 29 - July 1, fireworks July 1 at 10 p.m.

Danville

Danville Fireworks
Where: Danville Community High School
When: July 4, 7 p.m., fireworks at dusk

Fishers

Fishers Freedom Festival
Where: Holland Memorial Park
When: June 23-24, fireworks June 24 at dusk

Blast on the Bridge
Where: Geist Resevoir Bridge
When: July 4, 5:30 p.m.

Franklin

Franklin Firecracker Festival
Where: Indiana Masonic Home Circle
When: July 3, 10:10 p.m.

Greenfield

Free Family Film Festival
Where: Legacy Cinema
When: July 4, 10 a.m.

Greenwood

Greenwood Freedom Festival
Where: Craig Park
When: June 29-30, fireworks June 30 at dusk

Indianapolis

Free Museum Admission at Indiana Historical Society
Where: Indiana Historical Society
When: July 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Free Museum Admission at Eiteljorg Museum
Where:Eiteljorg Museum
When: July 4, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Wanamaker Old Settler's Day Street Fair
Where: Franklin Central High School, Indianapolis
When: June 24, at dusk

Regions Bank Freedom Blast
Where: Regions Bank Building, Indianapolis
When: July 4, 9:45 p.m.

Lapel

Trinity Life Center Community Unity
Where: Trinity Life Center
When: June 30, dusk

Lawrence

Lawrence Fest
Where: Community Park
When: June 28 - July 4, fireworks July 4 at 10 p.m.

Noblesville

Noblesville Fourth of July Festival
Where: Noblesville High School
When: July 4, 5 p.m.

Shelbyville

Shelby County Fireworks Show
Where: Shelby County Fairgrounds
When: July 4, 9:45 p.m.

Sheridan

Sheridan Fireworks Show
Where: Biddle Park
When: July 4, 9:45 p.m.

Westfield

Westfield Rocks the Fourth Fireworks
Where: Asa Bales Park
When: July 4, 10 p.m.